We welcome Jordan Helman as our guest on the podcast, to celebrate the official opening of High Bank Distillery Co.’s new Gahanna/New Albany (OH) location on 5/18/22! Intentional is the word that comes to mind when referring to High Bank Distillery and its growth process in Columbus, and it also explains the core beliefs of two men whose friendship evolved and resulted in this successful distillery and restaurant . Jordan Helman and Adam Hines believe in purpose, and as the original founders of ...
May 18, 2022•35 min
We welcome former Ohio State University Buckeye basketball great, radio sports broadcaster, and entrepreneur Ron Stokes . Ron talks a bit about what it was like to be a part of OSU basketball during his time on the team. So when you go there to play basketball, you’re definitely going to be looked at and watched. Every day you’re on TV, you’re on the radio. And so you have to make sure that you’re taking care of your business, right? Make sure that you’re doing what you need to do as a student-a...
Mar 07, 2022•37 min
We were fortunate to speak with LPL Financial’s Ryan Detrick just prior to his annual Economic Forecast & 2022 Outlook Luncheon, presented by Heartland Bank. This year he spoke at a luncheon in The Exchange in Bridge Park. Ryan talks about his career journey, moving from accounting to finance, and from Western & Southern Financial Group right out of college, then to various companies to now LPL Financial. What did he learn about himself? Just have faith in yourself. You know, at the end ...
Feb 07, 2022•37 min
We welcome Kevin Crowley, the owner of The Lox Bagel Shop , as our guest. Right now, they have one location in the Short North. He went to the Culinary Institute in New York City. From there he brought that skill back to Columbus, where he met his wife and they have two young children. As a restaurant entrepreneur, Kevin talks in-depth about how you have to have an irrational belief in your concepts and your people. You have to block everyone else out and just go. How did Kevin get interested in...
Jan 03, 2022•35 min
“Done is better than perfect.” Randy Malloy has lived by that mantra unwittingly for most of his existence. Sometimes you just have to get it done. WWCD Radio has gone through numerous changes over the past few decades. The format has remained the same, but most noticeably to the listener, frequency changes on the FM dial. Randy talks about this, and more about being an entrepreneur, the importance of local business, and how important local radio is to the local business community. On the spray ...
Dec 06, 2021•34 min
We’re really privileged to have Cameron Mitchell, Founder and CEO of Cameron Mitchell Restaurants , the CRM Group on this episode. And he is no stranger to anyone in central Ohio. And now Cameron Mitchell Restaurants are breaking out on the national scene, with restaurants from coast to coast. We’re going to hear more about his success, his origins, where it all came from, and some of the challenges that they have in the restaurant industry today. And we’ll get Cameron’s take on the 10 most cont...
Nov 01, 2021•42 min
Greg Ubert is the Founder and President at Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea . After a short promising career in Chicago, he considered many opportunities. But, in the end, specialty coffee was his answer. He decided his mission would be to blend and roast a better cup of coffee. He moved home to live with his parents in Columbus, Ohio while he got his fledgling business off the ground. Why Columbus? He saw some great opportunity to grow his coffee idea, plus Columbus was attractive as a city to rais...
Oct 04, 2021•40 min
Our new season brings changes! As the initial creator of Heartland Bank’s Diving the Cbus, Kailyn Bucklew (McComb) remains actively involved in the development and continuation of the series. She is a co-host with her father, Scott, in addition to her duties in the Commercial Banking division. After graduating from The Ohio State University and beginning her career at Heartland, Kailyn started her “life” which includes her fiancé who also is a Heartland associate, a farm with many animals and a ...
Sep 27, 2021•11 min
Laurie is our guest again, and we cover how Heartland Bank can help your business with the process of applying for the Paycheck Protection Program . The CARES Act established a new $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program. The Program is providing much-needed relief to millions of small businesses so they can sustain their businesses and keep their workers employed. The new loan program will be available retroactive from Feb. 15, 2020, so employers can rehire their recently laid-off employees th...
Apr 15, 2020•12 min
Laurie is our guest again, and we cover how Heartland Bank can help you, as a sole-proprietor or self-employed, with the process of applying for the Paycheck Protection Program . The CARES Act established a new $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program. The Program is providing much-needed relief to millions of small businesses so they can sustain their businesses and keep their workers employed. Starting April 10, 2020, independent contractors and self-employed individuals can apply for and rece...
Apr 15, 2020•15 min
In this episode we talk with Jessica McNamee, Director of Financial Planning. How should investors react to the stock market during this COVID-19 pandemic? Jessica encourages investors to address "risk" vs "uncertainty." This is why you should plan. She stresses, stay calm, and don't make rash financial decisions. Take an assessment of your reserves and cash money. And, if you can take the long term perspective, keep putting into your 401K. Should you look at changing your 401K allocation? It's ...
Apr 06, 2020•24 min
Laurie is our guest, and we cover how your bank can help your business during this pandemic. What should your business being doing today? Keep communicating. To your bank, CPA, insurance agent, all your partners Re-evaluate your revenue streams Create a 13-week cash flow, and update every few days What will a banker need to know when you contact them for options? Laurie offers up these items that will be covered. What is the current state of your business? What are your current revenue streams? ...
Mar 27, 2020•14 min
We talk with BJ about what measures and options are being put in place with this pandemic. Hardship options that you can ask about are deferred payments or interest only payments. To find out more, contact your bank. That information should be readily available on your monthly mortgage statement. BJ also covers how escrow is handled with any hardship option you may choose, plus what information you should have available when you call your bank. In addition to helping you in the short term, these...
Mar 27, 2020•20 min
We talk with Ben about the safety of your deposits at your financial institution during this COVID-19 pandemic. All deposits are safe in your bank. The FDIC insures up to $250,000 per depositor per account category. What are examples of the account categories? Accounts like single, joint, retirement, revocable trust, and irrevocable trust are a few examples. You can get specific information about what the FDIC insures at Ask EDIE. This is the FDIC's Electronic Deposit Insurance Estimator. With t...
Mar 27, 2020•20 min
Alyssa gives us an update on what you can (and can't) do at your bank during this COVID-19 pandemic. Right now, specifically at Heartland Bank, and most banks, branch lobbies are closed except by appointment. Drive thru banking is still open, with staff and managers available at the branches. The best way to reach your bank, if you need to meet in person, is contact your banks customer service representative by phone. Alyssa offers these smart money moves to consider right now. Build a reserve f...
Mar 27, 2020•20 min
Disclaimer: The opinions voiced in this show (program) are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which investment(s) may be appropriate for you, consult with your attorney, accountant, and financial advisor or tax advisor prior to investing. Securities are offered through LPL Financial, member FINRA/SIPC. Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates. The investment products s...
Jan 28, 2020•33 min
Betty Collins is with Brady Ware CPAs. She started her career in public accounting way back in 1988. As co-leader of the Long-Term Care Service team, which helps provide services to individuals with intellectual and development disabilities in nursing centers, established effective operational models so that they maximized their available funding. She consults with other small businesses, helping them prosper, with advice on general operations, management, cash-flow optimization, tax flow, and a...
Jan 07, 2020•37 min
I speak with Joel Oney, Vice President, Manager of Agribusiness Lending at Heartland Bank. Joel has over 20 years of agricultural finance and leadership experience with Ohio and Kentucky farmers. He received his bachelor’s degree in Dairy Science from The Ohio State University and his master’s degree in Animal Nutrition from the University of Kentucky. Joel was born and raised on a dairy farm in northern Ohio where his family milks more than 500 dairy cows today. He has also served on various co...
Dec 03, 2019•33 min
Pat John began his career as a title professional in 1985 in Dallas, Texas. Over the last 20-plus years, Patrick has held a host of positions—everything from processor to residential closer. In 1994, Patrick moved to Kansas City after accepting a position as a sales representative. In just a few short years Patrick was named the State Manager of Kansas. In 1997, Patrick moved to Ohio to manage the central Ohio operations for a major underwriter. Four years later Patrick was promoted to Vice Pres...
Nov 12, 2019•27 min
Greg Overmyer, CPCU, and Chief Executive Officer at Overmyer Hall Associates is my guest. Find out how he, after a casual meeting with Cameron Mitchell changed the course of his career path. Greg started his career in 1987 after graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Miami University. He worked for Continental Insurance Company before accepting a position in Commercial Property & Casualty Sales with Berwanger Overmyer Associates (BOA) in 1988 and received his Charter...
Oct 22, 2019•35 min
Zachary Traxler is an Ohio based entrepreneur specializing in the printing industry. His roots go back more than 40 years deep into his family history of small business owners. He is currently CEO and Founder of Traxler Printing (2010 – present) and CEO of Alma Mater (2018 – present). In 2010 Zachary launched Traxler Tees LLC which has out grown his old apartment basement and it’s name to its fifth location in Columbus and now called Traxler Printing. Traxler Printing employs more than 25 divers...
Oct 01, 2019•35 min
Zach Boren from Boren Brothers and Ohio State University Football fame joins me in this episode. A graduate of Pickerington Central, Zach was named Ohio's Defensive Player of the Year. A 2012 captain and member of the 12-0 team he was asked to move to linebacker after starting at fullback for 30 games. Both sides of the ball thrived with Boren and his efforts earned him the Big Ten Conference Sportsmanship Award and an ESPN/Kirk Herbstreit "Herbie". Zach heads the development of Boren Brothers. ...
Sep 10, 2019•39 min
Grove City Mayor Richard “Ike” Stage began the annual State of the City breakfast May 2, 2019 by reviewing achievements he described as “what we should know about Grove City.” In this episode, I talk to Ike about his achievements, the city's achievements, and what he sees for the future of the city. Some FAQ's. The city is the largest suburb entirely within Franklin County with more than 42,000 residents and a projected population of 54,000 by 2050, he said. It has nearly 16,000 living units, a ...
Aug 20, 2019•35 min
Brent Crawford is the Principal & Founder at Crawford Hoying. It was a real treat to talk to Brent about how he started, and the most recent developments they have been instrumental in overseeing, including great projects around the state of Ohio! Brent has guided the vision of the company since 1994, in which he has grown a single investment property into one of the largest real estate firms in Columbus, Ohio. He personally oversees many aspects of the business, including raising private eq...
Jul 30, 2019•38 min
In this episode, I talk with Zachary Woodruff, who currently serves as Director of Development & Public Service for the City of Whitehall, Ohio. Woodruff has focused his efforts on job growth and expansion, negotiating development agreements leading to more than $100 million in new private investment, and building personal relationships with business leaders and members of the community. He has taken the lead on bringing businesses such as Heartland Bank and Wasserstrom to build new corporat...
Jul 09, 2019•36 min
Joel Riley, 610 WTVN, steps up to the mic on this episode of Driving the Cbus to talk us through his lifelong career in radio and his perspective of the growing metropolis that is Columbus. Featuring insights from individual contributors from all corners, nooks and crannies of the Columbus, Ohio region, Scott McComb, Chairman & CEO of Heartland Bank, has a goal to get to the why of our evolving and eclectic environment. Check back often for updates to the list of the latest interviews with s...
Jun 25, 2019•35 min
On this episode, Scott is joined by Bea Wolper, President of Emens & Wolper Law Firm, Columbus, Ohio, to discuss the do's and don't's of passing the family business down to the next generation. Conway Center for Family Business. Featuring insights from individual contributors from all corners, nooks and crannies of the Columbus, Ohio region, Scott McComb, Chairman & CEO of Heartland Bank, has a goal to get to the why of our evolving and eclectic environment. Check back often for updates ...
Jun 21, 2019•21 min
Randy Malloy, owner of CD 102.5, sits down with Scott to share his insights on independent radio, and how it has rocked the Columbus music scene since 1990. Featuring insights from individual contributors from all corners, nooks and crannies of the Columbus, Ohio region, Scott McComb, Chairman & CEO of Heartland Bank, has a goal to get to the why of our evolving and eclectic environment. Check back often for updates to the list of the latest interviews with some of the area's most interestin...
Jun 20, 2019•38 min
Kip Morse, President & CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Central Ohio, joins Scott to discuss the consumer experience in Columbus as well as the importance of business ethics in the city. Featuring insights from individual contributors from all corners, nooks and crannies of the Columbus, Ohio region, Scott McComb, Chairman & CEO of Heartland Bank, has a goal to get to the why of our evolving and eclectic environment. Check back often for updates to the list of the latest interviews w...
Jun 12, 2019•28 min
Scott welcomes to the show Executive Director of the Greater Columbus Sports Commission, Linda Logan, to discuss why Columbus remains a top competitor in the world of sports. Featuring insights from individual contributors from all corners, nooks and crannies of the Columbus, Ohio region, Scott McComb, Chairman & CEO of Heartland Bank, has a goal to get to the why of our evolving and eclectic environment. Check back often for updates to the list of the latest interviews with some of the area...
Jun 12, 2019•30 min
